21.12.10

{salt dough ornaments}

Hello.It's going to be a beach Christmas for me and i'm sooooo excited:)I am so thankful to be going to Puerto Vallarta for the holiday!

We weren't going to go but when my step father passed away unexpectedly this summer my step brother talked us into it!{you can read about here if you'd like}

I think it will be really nice for all of us.My emotions have sort of been all over the place this holiday season. It's to be expected but it's still really hard.

I think the hard thing to realize is that life truly is so precious and that each day is a gift.

Why do some people live a long life and others don't. I guess those are questions that we aren't supposed to know the answers to right now.

Maybe when we lose someone we love....we really should look at it as a learning lesson. What are supposed to learn from this and how can I make it a positive change in my life.

Sometimes we go throughout life not really appreciating each and every day.

I think losing such a wonderful person at such a young age {he was only 58} really jolted me into a
reality that life isn't forever and that we really do have to appreciate just how precious it is:)

I wonder if he knows that he really did inspire me to really get serious about following my dreams!

Life isn't .....oh when this happens i'll do so and sowhen I get this in order i'll do....etc...etc.

Life is in this very moment. Sometimes there isn't another chance!

So whatever is in your beautiful heart and soul.....do it! TODAY!

Ok...just had to share a feeling:):)I'm feeling sensitive!

Back to the beach......See how happy I am on the beach!It's just me!

Oh and since i'll be gone and won't be checking in with you until 12/31 {which is my birthday by the way *hint*hint:) }I thought I would share my last Christmas-y craft i've done for the season!

Remember those silly little salt dough ornaments!?!? I think just about everyone has made them when they were little.

Well you can make a grown up version that is super cute!

And if you look up salt dough ornaments you'll find some that are even much fancier than mine:)

You can find the recipes all over the internet...but i'll tell you...don't put them in the oven! Just makes them puff up.I just let them dry on a cookie sheet for a couple of days!

And I just used $1.00 stamps from our local craft store!!But you could really use whatever you want:)

I love them!

And you sure could use them to decorate packages!This is a package I just gave to a co-worker and inside is a pretty little custom Simple Daisy necklace that she ordered!!I sure hope her mom likes the necklace!!!

Happy little ornaments!!

and if you have children....you can do a very fun craft together!!! They could make them anyway they want and you could do the grown up version:):)

Well...i'll talk to you when we return!!

and i'll be thinking of you as i'm sipping Mimosas on the beach Christmas morning!!!!!!!

Take care and Merry Christmas:)

Oh and happy Winter Soltice to you.

You know what that means.....now we starting gaining daylight again!! YEAH

See you soon!

However mean your life is, meet it and live it: do not shun it and call it hard names. Cultivate poverty like a garden herb, like sage. Do not trouble yourself much to get new things, whether clothes or friends. Things do not change, we change. Sell your clothes and keep your thoughts. ~Henry David Thoreau

Merry Christmas, and Happy, Happy Birthday. I'm sorry that you lost a loved one, but I think it is apparent that he will live on in your memories and this lesson to embrace life.p.s. those ornaments are the best!

Heather~ You do belong on the beach. I feel the same way...I think I always look more beautiful on the beach. Have the MOST wonderful time...soak it all in and bring that sunshine back home with you in your heart to carry you through those cold winter months. Happy happy Birthday New Years Eve baby!!!!! I have two daughters both born at Christmas. Holly Noel on Dec. 26 and Grace Elisabeth on Dec. 25(she was due on New Years but came early)...Oh how they hate having birthdays at Christmastime. Always getting forgotten...and it is difficult to have a birthday party on Christmas! I bet you experienced the same thing. Enjoy those mimosa's while your toes dip in the waves. oxox`kerrie

Heather - I won't tell you how jealous I am that you'll be in PV over the holidays. Really I won't. lol!

Have a blessed time with your bum in the sand, your toes in the water, and the sea air washing your face. Celebrate your life as well as the ones who are waiting in heaven for you. ♥ We will miss you while you're away, but look forward to seeing some fantastic photos when you get home. :)

Merry Christmas Heather. I'm so pleased to hear you'll be at the beach. Enjoy the break and salty air, and see you when you get back. Happy birthday too if you're not around before the 31st. Your little decorations are lovely!

Thank you for the nice comment you left at Jane's blog. You are such a sweetie. Have fun at the beach. I've never spent Christmas there, but I bet it would be fun. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Have fun and be safe.

Have a wonderful time sipping and lounging and soaking in life in the moment! We are never promised a tomorrow but we can live for today! Merry Christmas to you and to yours and I believe that your step knows how much you love him and how he has inspired you!

hey there...i completely understand how you feel about losing someone & getting through the holidays. this year will be especially tough since i lost my grandfather in may. i'm dreading it, but i am so thankful i had him as long as i did. he was 93. i'm sure you have many wonderful memories & it's nice to be able to look back on those regularly.

hello i havent been blogging for a while but always enjoy your blog as i feel we share the same feelings about the beach i recently posted what I ve been up to but for some reason it doesnt show up on the sidebar that i posted it keeps sayng it's been 6 months ...anyhow ..hope you have a merry christmas ..and hope to hear from you soon..

heather thank you for visiting my blog but wont cha become my friend you see we have alot incommon we both love the beach and its decor and my masterbath is in the blues that you have in your home ill become one of your followers also have a wonderful xmas at the beach xoxo sherri

Your dear stepfather will be with you all in PV...you are all 'including' him by doing this...it's very touching. We lost my husbands sister four years ago when she was only 38, needless to say we've asked the same questions as you...many times. Your thoughts are so wise, we must appreciate the now and love those near, now.

Many blessing in the new year Heather...you have such a fun loving and sweet soul!xo Jessica~

I sure do hope you're enjoying yourself at the beach right now!! I too lost a family member this year (just a couple weeks ago) and kept hearing people talk about how hard it is at the holidays...boy, were they right. It was hard, and my emotions were all over the place too. I'm glad it's over, truth be known. Moving on...happy early birthday! Aren't holiday birthdays fun? Mine is on Valentine's Day. Looking forward to hearing all that you have in store for the new year!

Hmmmmmm....I'm figuring that ms simple daisy is prolly kicked back on a beach somewhere with her painted toes up in the air!!! Hope you're having the time of your life and come home with sunshine in your eyes!!!!But come on home and tell us all about it!!! mwah!

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